Monday, April 22, 2013

Children, Sports & Concussions Symposium

The growing awareness of sports concussions sometimes overlooks our most vulnerable athletes – our children. On the evening of Monday, April 22nd, leading experts on the subject will address the concerns of parents, coaches and educators about Children, Sports & Concussions, in a special presentation sponsored by Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer at the Philadelphia Marriott West, in West Conshohocken. Among the experts who will speak that night are former Major League Soccer all-star Taylor Twellman (who had his pro career cut short by concussions), and children’s concussion expert Dr. Matthew Grady, from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A select group of additional speakers and presenters will be announced shortly. The event, which is free of charge to the public, will be in the Ballroom of the Philadelphia Marriott West, beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer, which represents over 130,000 children competing in soccer in 36 Eastern Pennsylvania counties, is taking a leadership role in addressing the issue of concussions in sport, and invites participants from all sports to attend this important forum.